In this story, a Shunamite widow left her home to avoid a famine. Upon her return 7 years later, she found herself at risk of homelessness (the circumstances around her home and land are not explained) and she must go to the King for a decision.
How does her relationship with Elisha impact the King’s decision? What might have happened to her housing if she didn’t have that relationship?
Elisha is a bridge between the person at risk and the people with power. What relationship have you developed with those members of your community who are at risk? What relationship have you developed with “the kings” in your community? How can you or your church make connections to “the King” in your community to impact those who are at risk of homelessness?
Tongue on Fire 